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Mark Richter is a Lecturer in Technical Art History at the University of Glasgow, specializing in the scientific examination and analysis of painting techniques and materials. He holds an MPhil and PhD in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and an MA in Conservation Restoration of Polychrome Sculpture and Easel Paintings from the Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences. His research interests include the study of polychromy and artists' materials, focusing on the scientific approaches to the examination of cultural heritage objects, particularly in relation to the techniques employed during the Spanish Golden Age and early 20th century European and Canadian painting. His notable projects include 'Unwrapping Icon: Lady Fur Wrap Related Spanish Portraits,' supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Santander Universities, and involvement in the EU-Project CHARISMA. Additionally, he supervises research that investigates the intersection of art and scientific knowledge, revealing new insights for conservation practices.